R&D Unplugged #10 - discover our research

February 27, 2025 - 11:00 - 12:00 CET

Join us for R&D Unplugged #10 with Maria Angelica Mejia Caceres

From thought to action: The influence of our worldviews on education and science

The way educators think about knowledge, science and values profoundly shapes their pedagogical approaches, influencing not only what is taught but also how it is received. This session explores the impact of perspectives on educational practices, from the language we use to the emotions we bring to the classroom. When education is reduced to a purely scientific approach, it risks becoming a mere transfer of information, neglecting the learner's individual trajectory. Similarly, a trainer's emotional perspective, whether pessimistic or optimistic about social change, can set the tone for how students approach complex issues. By recognizing these underlying influences, we can create learning environments that foster critical thinking, adaptability and meaningful engagement, ensuring that education serves as a catalyst for social transformation rather than a passive transmission of knowledge.

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More about the speaker

Presentation of the speaker :María Angélica Mejía Cáceres, PhD, is a researcher and pedagogical project manager at the Institute of Challenges, a joint initiative of LPI and UPCité. She holds a PhD in Health and Science Education from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Her work focuses on critical environmental education, teacher training and educational policy analysis. With international experience as a visiting scholar in Canada and Germany, she has made significant contributions to academic discourse through publications and collaborations. She has also lent her expertise as a technical advisor on climate change education at the Niterói Climate Secretariat, linking research and practice to advance transformative education.

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